For some reason, I cannot wait for the night to come and work to begin. To see Orym again fills me with so much anticipation and excitement. Is that wrong? He\u2019s consumed my thoughts. Especially his gentle kindness and warm touch. I want to feel his hands in my hair once more. To see those bright shimmering eyes upon me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the time finally comes, I am so giddy with anticipation that I could burst. As my shift starts, Madame pulls me aside. \u201cIt seems you really did a number on that man; he wants you for an entire night and he\u2019s willing to pay handsomely. I don\u2019t know what you did, child, but make sure you do it again. You also might want to reconsider what you\u2019re willing to do. I can only imagine what he\u2019d be willing to pay for your virginity or even just to feel the pleasure of your arse. It would be worth it. I assure you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou might be right. I\u2019ll think about it tonight when I am with him,\u201d I say, trying to hold back a smile and give nothing away. I trust Madame to an extent, but I do not want her to know the way I feel about him. She might think I am a foolish child. I\u2019m starting to think that too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She nods. \u201cWell, he\u2019s waiting for you in the room on the far wing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThank you, Madame. I guess I shouldn\u2019t keep him waiting,\u201d I say and force myself to hold back from rushing to him. I try to walk as calmly as I can up to the far wing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As I walk in, he is standing as he did before, facing the window in his cloak. He turns to me and pulls back his cloak, revealing that handsome face. His eyes seem to widen with awe. As soon as I close the door behind me, he comes to me, taking my face in his hands before he kisses me deeply. Then he quickly pulls back, turning away from me. \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I shouldn\u2019t be so forceful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDon\u2019t apologize, and I do not consider that forceful. I quite enjoyed it,\u201d I say as my heart races faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He turns to me with relief and desire in his eyes. \u201cI requested you for the entire night. I hope that isn\u2019t too much.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNot at all. I was actually looking forward to this all day,\u201d I say with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI know you\u2019re not comfortable with most things, and I won\u2019t force you to do anything you don\u2019t want. I intend to make this just as enjoyable for you as it has been for me,\u201d he says, taking my hand in his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaybe, with the right man I\u2019d surely consider doing more. Especially if he is as caring and gentle as you,\u201d I say, biting my lip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, I\u2019ll admit I am a bit jealous of this man. I hope he is worthy of your love,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe is you, silly. Or at least I\u2019d like him to be,\u201d I say with a smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His grin makes my heart melt. \u201cI was hoping you\u2019d say that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He takes me in his arms and nuzzles his nose against mine, making me smile. I lean up to kiss him and his lips take in mine. His arms wrap me up and make me feel safe and loved. He\u2019s a Paladin of the Light, and I can feel that Light shine out from him. He has such goodness in his heart and I want to feel its warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I reach down and start to unbuckle his belt, but he stops me. He pulls back and looks me in the eye. \u201cWhat\u2019s the rush? We have all night. Let\u2019s cherish the moment and get to know one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joy washes over my face, and it’s shown in my smile. \u201cI\u2019d like that. A lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWould you like some wine?\u201d he asks as he walks over to the table where a jug rests along two empty cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSure.\u201d I linger by the doorway, not sure what to do as I rub my elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pours us both a cup and hands me one before he goes over to the bed. He takes a long sip and sets it aside. \u201cWill you join me on the bed? I\u2019d like to feel your warmth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I nod, taking a sip of the wine before setting it aside and laying down next to him. He wraps me in his arm and lets me rest my head on his chest. His other hand runs through my hair with gentle care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, tell me, Lura, how did you end up here?\u201d he asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, I used to live down in Tent City with my parents. I spent a lot of time with my uncle and his crew of thieves. He wouldn\u2019t let me join him on his jobs, but I spent much time pick-pocketing and stealing from vendors. Anything I could to feed my family,\u201d I admit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI find it atrocious how people are left to starve and fend for themselves while others live in wealth and hoard it for themselves,\u201d he says as his finger twirls a strand of my hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I look up at him to see the righteousness in his eyes. \u201cYes, it seems like a grave injustice.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat more happened for you to end up in this place?\u201d he asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMy uncle and his crew were arrested, all because a man who was a brother of one of the guards wanted to force himself on me. He was stopped by my uncle and his friends and tossed out, but he betrayed them and led the guard to my uncle’s hideout and they were all taken. I somehow escaped and went home, but unfortunately, the man led the guard to my parents, and they were taken solely because they were my parents and he wanted me,\u201d I say. The memories bring the pain with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat is awful. Who is this man? Maybe there is something I can do?\u201d he asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNo, it\u2019s unimportant now. I snuck into Low Town from a crack in the wall I used to slip in to steal things. I wandered the streets a bit before men tried to take me, but Madame stepped in and took me in. I started serving drinks, trying to save up coin to buy my family\u2019s freedom. But serving drinks doesn\u2019t quite pay enough, so I decided to serve men in a different way. I\u2019m desperate to see my family free. Fortunately, you\u2019re my first customer.\u201d I look up at him with a smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He leans down and kisses my head. \u201cYou have a kind soul. I can see that as clear as the night sky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReally? I don\u2019t feel like a good person. Good people don\u2019t sell their bodies for pleasure or steal, for that matter,\u201d I say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t say that. I think good people sacrifice what they have for what they feel is right. You are sacrificing your body to follow your heart so that you can one day right the wrongs that have been done to you. I think you\u2019re a very good person. Better than most. Heck, better than most who follow the Light even,\u201d he says, with a sincere smile. \u201cBetter than me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t believe that last part. You\u2019re so kind,\u201d I say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTo you, I am kind, but my sword and hands are soaked in enough blood to damn me for an eternity. You would think following the Light would be peaceful, but unlike priests, Paladins are no stranger to war and death. I joined the faith after my family was brought to the sword by Northern Savages. They slaughtered my entire family and fed on their corpses like demons. My parents worked for the Golden High Elf Trading Company on their ships and would travel to and from Chillshore on merchant ships trading. I was with them this time for whatever reason; I can\u2019t remember. We were attacked when we were taking a shipment from Chillshore down to Barefrost by these savages who feed on the flesh of others. I watched as I hid while my parents were slaughtered and fed on. If it weren’t for the priestess Damaris, I\u2019d be dead. She shielded me and men came from Barefrost, driving the savages back.\u201d He takes a moment to take in a deep breath and let it out as he looks out at the window. \u201cI vowed that I would get my revenge on the savages. I trained to become a warrior, but was brought to the Light by the same priestess who saved my soul. Sister Damaris was once again there for me. She\u2019s kind and true to the faith. I wish all who claimed to follow the Light were like her, but sadly the church is full of those who claim to follow the Light but only serve themselves. Anyway, I will one day return to the north and seek justice against the savage cannibals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am so sorry for your pain and loss. That is truly awful and sad,\u201d I say as I look up at him and bring my hand to cup his face. He leans into my touch, covering my hand with his own. I wish I could wash away his pain. I want to clean him of all that he suffers from. I get up and kiss him. He pulls me into his arms and holds me close, kissing me softly. \u201cI do know of that priestess you mentioned. She used to come down to Tent City to help the people in need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He smiles. \u201cThat sounds like her.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We stay just like this, holding each other with kisses. I want nothing more than to remain in his embrace. But unfortunately, our time together comes to an end. \u201cI feel so guilty. I didn\u2019t even give you the pleasure you paid for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYou gave me much more than that, my lady. You gave me peace and warmth. Far more valuable than pleasure,\u201d he says with a smile, giving me another kiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWell, maybe if you\u2019re back tomorrow, I can offer you something more. I still have my virginity, and I want to give it to you,\u201d I say, biting my lip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He looks worried as he raises a single eyebrow. \u201cAre you sure?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI will never find a better man than you to give it to,\u201d I say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThen I would be honored to receive such a gift,\u201d he says with another kiss. \u201cTomorrow, I will make it special. I promise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I smile and bite my lip. \u201cI do not doubt that. You\u2019re already special to me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He grins before resting his head against mine. We lay like this for a long time, enjoying each other\u2019s warmth. Then, he gives me one last kiss and a smile. \u201cUntil tomorrow then.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I nod. \u201cUntil tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After we part ways, I find myself with Tyma and her friends at the Hookah Lounge, telling her every little detail. \u201cThat\u2019s great. I\u2019m glad you got a client. Just don\u2019t get your heart wrapped in him. These men can be quite fickle and often cruel. Usually, it\u2019s always the ones who seem so good and pure that have such cruelty to them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think he has an ounce of cruelty to him. He\u2019s absolutely perfect,\u201d I say. \u201cI hope he is,\u201d she says with a careful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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